In 1999, Greg Messina stood on a New York City dock and watched tangoing couples kick up their heels. “They were dancing intertwined, with strange kicks and turns,” recalls the NEO Tango founder. “My heart rate increased as I stepped into this magical scene.” Tonight, Messina will dance as part of the free Street Beats series. “I have happily become a tango junkie,” he says.
Thu., June 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
This article appears in Jun 7-13, 2006.